PLC Senior Process Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• With minimal to no guidance, actively participates in scale up, process testing plan and procedure, data analysis, and/or communication of results.
• Develops and modifies process methods and controls to meet quality standards and improve efficiency of product/process.
• Works with new and established products to identify, recommend, and implement improvements, modifications, or additions.
• Documents and prepares production specifications for Avient products.
• Develops testing for production needs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Initiates design reviews to improve the ability to manufacture products.
• Responsible for the activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality, and performing process characterization and optimization studies using designed experiments, problem-solving and decision-making tools.
• Identifies and solves issues or problems with equipment/process. Troubleshoots possible causes and coordinates the activities of maintenance, production and other available resources to implement cost effective solutions.
• Provides team leadership to Process Specialist and Engineering Co-ops and direction of new process installation and process changes.
• Plans, conducts, and supervises assignments. Reviews progress with management.

• Project Manager for capital projects

   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• With minimal to no guidance, actively participates in scale up, process testing plan and procedure, data analysis, and/or communication of results.


• Develops and modifies process formulations, methods and controls to meet quality standards.


• Works with new and established products to identify, recommend, and implement improvements, modifications or additions.


• Documents and prepares production specifications for Avient products.


• Develops testing for production needs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Manages successful resolution of plant production issues.

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 5 years of related experience 
• Experience with programming and automation 
• Experience leading in a supervisory 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs and Wonderware Intouch Edge HMIs 
• Experience with ladder logic programming and troubleshooting
• Experience with HMI design and troubleshooting
• Experience with analog and digital sensors (0-10V, 4-20mA, 24VDC, 120VAC)
• Experience with electrical wiring diagrams
• Other projects/duties as assigned.
• What will put you ahead:
  • SQL coding experience
  • Understanding of IP address networking
  • PLC Cabinet design

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